IACUC Resources

This is a resource for animal researchers completing an alternatives search for an IACUC protocol. 

More information about the McDaniel IACUC can be found on the portal: https://iammcdaniel.sharepoint.com/sites/IACUC 

If you need assistance in formulating an effective search, consult with the library!

Searching for animal alternatives is typically guided by the "3 R's":

• Reduction - Minimize the number of animals used to smallest number needed to obtain statistically relevant results.
• Refinement - Use techniques that reduce the incidence or severity of pain and/or distress in animals.
• Replacement - Substitution of non-animal methods or material or a lower species that may be less sensitive to pain and distress.

Use the tabs in the left column to navigate to information on

• determining keywords and terminology to search
• developing appropriate search strategies
• determining core and alternative databases to search
• writing the literature review and lay summary sections of the protocol